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As you probably know, being bilingual has many amazing benefits, from increased brain health to higher salaries, and more! You may have also heard that for many people, learning languages is far easier in childhood than it will be in their adult years.
If you're a parent, or about to become one, you're probably wondering how to raise a bilingual child. Have no fear, many other parents have embarked on this journey, and they are happy to share their discoveries with you. Even if you don't …
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Raising Bilingual Kids: Expert Tips from a Parent Who Has Been There

As you probably know, being bilingual has many amazing benefits, from increased brain health to higher salaries, and more! You may have also heard that for many people, learning languages is far easier in childhood than it will be in their adult years.
If you're a parent, or about to become one, you're probably wondering how to raise a bilingual child. Have no fear, many other parents have embarked on this journey, and they are happy to share their discoveries with you. Even if you don't

31 German Vocabulary Words and Phrases for the Summer [Infographic]

The summer is fast approaching. Below, German teacher Noel S. shares some common German vocabulary words and phrases associated with summer. Practice these words and phrases throughout the summer, and come fall, you'll have a long list of vocabulary words memorized...
For many people, summer ranks as the best season of the year. After all, what's better than sunshine, BBQs, and fun outdoor activities? Just because school is no longer in session, however, doesn't mean that you can let your Ger

8 Basic German Words for Questions & How to Use them

Learning how to ask some basic questions in German will help you engage more with others and develop your language skills.
Conversations need to be two-way, and the more you ask questions, the faster youre going to learn.
Using the German question words in this tutorial, youll be able to ask how much something costs, where someone is from, and more. Let's get started!
8 German Words for Questions
In order to ask basic questions in German, youll need to memorize some new vocabular

5 Most Common German Grammar Mistakes

Are you struggling to perfect your German grammar skills? When learning a new language, grammar is often the most difficult thing to master. Below, TakeLessons language teacher Tyler S. shares the five most common grammar mistakes to avoid...
Grammatical mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning a new language. We often make grammatical mistakes in our own native languages, but a few hiccups should never discourage you from learning a new language.
Below, we explore the five most

German for Beginners: 5 Tips That Will Make Your Studies Fun

Anfangen ist leicht, Beharren eine Kunst. This classic German proverbwhich, translated into English means Starting is easy, persistence is an art is the perfect description of language learning for beginners.
German for beginners can be difficult. Only practicing during your scheduled lesson time simply isn't enough. You need to find ways to incorporate regular practice into your everyday life. After all, gaining a deep understanding of the German language takes time, practice, and pers